Al-Nour party changes position on Article 219
Salafi constitutional representative leaves session in protest
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State of emergency extension draws condemnation
Concerns raised over effectiveness of state of emergency extension and image of Egypt abroad
55,000 unlicensed clerics to be barred from preaching
Government cracks down on Islamists
Al-Nour Party strives to preserve “Islamist identity”
Party proposes the cancellation of article 219 of the constitution in exchange for amending article 2
Committee of 50 makes strides, causes controversy
Article VI approved; Al-Nour disagrees with Moussa
Pro-Morsi protests will do no good, says Al-Nour leader
Al Nour party president says his acceptance of army’s roadmap was not carte blanche to military
Al-Nour to participate in amending constitution
The Salafi Al-Nour Party announces it will take part in the 50-member committee to finalise amended draft constitution
Dilemma: Write a new constitution or amend the 2012 one?
Several political groups oppose the idea of amending the 2012 constitution
Ashton meets Morsi
EU foreign policy chief sat with former president for two hours on Monday
Al-Nour Party suspends spokesman
Bakkar has been barred from interacting with the media
Muslim Brotherhood “studies” proposed initiatives for national reconciliation
The Islamist group to discuss its options with Pro-Legitimacy, Anti-Coup National Alliance.
Al-Nour Party proposes ‘national reconciliation commission’
Salafi party issues statement denouncing constitutional decree and roadmap, proposes alternative
Morsi calls for peaceful protests
In a meeting with Islamist parties the president calls for maintaining order
Al-Nour Party calls for new cabinet
Cabinet should represent political consensus, Salafi party says
Al-Nour opposes planned pro- and anti-Morsi demos
Islamist groups plan demonstrations to support President Morsi and denounce violence, Al Nour will abstain
What are the ingredients and background of the Salafi movement in Egypt?
In the previous article, I covered the first segment of the Islamist movements in Egypt, which was the political Islamist parties, and it centred on the Muslim Brotherhood. Now, I will go into detail regarding the second segment, the religion-based Islamist parties. The religion-based Islamist parties are what we call Salafis. We call them the …
‘We will reclaim Jerusalem’: Salafis
Delegation of Salafi leaders visits Gaza, expresses support for Palestinians
Al-Nour Party Chairman speaks against Muslim Brotherhood
Chairman Makhyoun rails against targeting of Salafis at North Sinai conference
Al-Borhamy to sue security officials
The Salafi leader was stopped by Homeland Security at Borg Al-Arab airport
Al-Da’wa Al-Salafia demands dismissal of interior minister
Angry reactions from Salafis over minister’s statements on suspended bearded police officers
Teetotal tourism
As new hotel opens in Hurghada serving no alcohol, hotel groups call for reconsidering ratings system
Arrest order issued for Bassem Youssef
TV host faces charges of insulting president and contempt of religion
First flight to Iran in 34 years departs from Cairo airport
Flight signals cooperation on tourism between Egypt and Iran
NSF round table postponed
Al-Nour refuses to participate, says National Salvation Front leaders incited violence in Moqattam
Morsi and Qandil host Libyan PM
The three discussed security of Egyptians in Libya and bilateral relations
Al-Nour head meets with ministers of foreign affairs and education
Salafi party expresses concern over foreign policy and ‘does not want to enter strategic partnership with this cabinet’
Editor’s letter: Chapeau to Al Nour Party
In Egypt’s post-Mubarak first parliament, which lasted for a few months in 2012, it was the first time for the Salafi Islamists (primarily Al Nour Party) to have such political representation. It was very messy though, as many Egyptians found it entertaining and liked to call it the “circus”. The parliament channel Soot Al Shaab …
Parliamentary elections widen parties’ rift
Islamist parties to participate, opposition parties undecided
Political conference held in Sinai
Freedom and Justice Party: We possess the capability to build a strong democratic state founded on Islamic principles
The opposition: the Freedom and Justice party is incapable of leading a country as large as Egypt
Al-Nour Party reaffirms its commitment to national dialogue
Vice-president of Al-Nour Sayed Mustafa Khalifa confirms commitment to national dialogue amidst rift with presidency